EDI 420 Car Handling Information

What is an EDI 420 Car Handling Information Document?

The EDI 420 transaction set enables a carrier to redirect a home route or pre-block a rail car that it is supposed to receive from another rail carrier before the actual interchange takes place. This EDI document allows a rail carrier to handle the route information of a rail car that it will receive from another rail carrier for the interchange.  

The data contents and format of EDI 420 Car Handling Information are used for the electronic interchange of information.  

Workflow for the Exchange of an EDI 420 Car Handling Information Document

EDI 420 falls under the category of X12I Transportation transaction set. This EDI document is sent by a carrier to a rail car that it is going to receive for the purpose of interchange. It allows the carrier to redirect the rail car or pre-block it before the interchange takes place.   

Stay EDI Compliant with EDIConnect

EDIConnect is designed to handle EDI X12 and EDIFACT transaction sets. EDIConnect, bundled with its built-in parser, validator, and transaction builder, makes the process of sending and receiving EDI messages quick and easy. It also enables businesses and trade partners to communicate in a seamless manner and achieve EDI compliance.